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"New ramen joints may be a dime a dozen in New York City, but older stalwarts like Rai Rai Ken stay popular thanks to its relatively pocket-friendly prices and lasting quality. Most of the ramen here is made with a lighter chicken broth, and comes in the standard styles of shio (salt) and shoyu (soy sauce). For something heartier, there are varieties like mabo (a spicy broth with tofu and ground pork) and tan tan men, fusing chicken and pork broth with sesame and a chili bean sauce." - Dan Q. Dao